Factory review · Bulacan, Philippines
Refinette Cosmetic Manufacturing review
A Philippine toll manufacturer that takes both small and large runs and helps with halal certification.
Our verdict: 6.3 / 10
A Philippine toll manufacturer that takes both small and large runs and helps with halal certification.
Best forPhilippine start-ups that want a factory open to small runs.
Strengths
- Open to small runs.
- Long-lived FDA licence.
- Halal application support.
Weaknesses
- No MOQ figure.
- ISO certificates not shown with numbers.
- Few public reviews.
Ranked in: #6 in 10 best skincare OEM manufacturers in Southeast Asia for new brands (2026)
Starting terms for a new brand
| Minimum order (MOQ) | Small and large runs accepted (no figure) |
|---|---|
| Samples / lead time | On request |
| Ready-to-brand formulas | “Create your own brand” programme |
| Registration help | Philippine FDA support |
| Halal | Helps clients apply for IDCP halal (reported) |
Key facts
| Founded | 1993 (33 years, company-stated) |
|---|---|
| Staff | 500+ (company-stated) |
| FDA licence | Valid to 2037 |
| Website | www.refinette.net/ |
Who Refinette is
Refinette Cosmetic Manufacturing has operated in Bulacan, north of Manila, for 33 years and employs more than 500 people (company-stated). Its Philippine FDA licence runs to 2037.
What it is like to start a brand here
Refinette markets a “create your own brand” route and says it handles small as well as large runs. It also helps clients apply for IDCP halal certification.
Our verdict
The most founder-friendly Philippine factory we found.
Certifications we checked
Verified = seen on an official or issuer-run register. Stated = claimed by the company, not independently confirmed.
- verifiedPhilippine FDA licence
Valid to 2037. - statedISO 22716 / ISO 9001
Listed by the company.
Sources
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